Friday, May 7, 2010

How Cycling Helps You Stay Young And Healthy

Friday, May 7, 2010
Riding a bicycle is a very good physical activity. During childhood it may have been a fun activity which everyone enjoys a lot with their friends but it is very important to continue this activity even during adult age. Cycling is a very good workout and contributes to the overall fitness of your body.


At the same time it saves lots of fuel, money and reduces pollution. You can ride your bike to commute to your office or to go to market to buy any goods which saves lots of fuel and will help you in keeping yourself fit and healthy. It's good for the planet also.


Health Benefits of riding a bicycle:


• It helps in losing weight. It is a very helpful exercise for those who want to stay fit and healthy.


• Cycling also helps in improving the metabolism level of our body.

• Cycling helps in toning of upper thigh muscles, backside muscles and calf muscles. It is advisable to start with some short distance and then gradually increases. It will not only build up your stamina but will also trim down your waistline and will give you a more toned look. Cycling also reduces the stress level and depression. It also controls the blood pressure and at the same time helps in reducing cholesterol.

• Cycling is also very beneficial for cancer and diabetes patients. It makes you breathe deeper which increases the body temperature thus giving you relief. Cycling also helps in providing proper balance and coordination. It makes you more alert and helps in increasing concentration level.

• Cycling also helps in preventing cardiovascular diseases and reduces the risk of various heart diseases and diabetes. It is a very good workout for your heart, lungs and blood vessels thus reducing the chance of any heart problems. In the end it is very important to buy a right kind of bicycle which can fulfill all your needs. So do your homework and then purchase a suitable bicycle so that you can get maximum benefit from it.

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